Tag: Frankfurt Book Fair

One thing that surprised me this year on the Frankfurt Book Fair was the impressing number of astonishing pop-up books. There were lots of them and pretty artistic ones. Not only for kids, but also for adults, depicting art pieces or furniture. But look for yourself :)…

And yes, Udo also paints and there’s even a musical. But there is one thing that really impresses me: This man is more than 70 years old and he rocks the stage heavier than any 20 year old I know.

I saw him at the Frankfurt book fair two weeks ago, where he presented his and Tine Acke’s book Stärker als die Zeit. It was hilarious to see this big entertainer on a stage, surrounded by suit-wearing bookish people …and in the end, everyone was moving to his unmistakable voice.

Have fun listening!

Mein Ding – one of his latest hits

Udo at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Look at all those mobile phones!)

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I am just back from Frankfurt where I visited once more the Frankfurt book fair. This year’s guest of honor was France and it was wonderful to hear people talking French everywhere. Of course, there were also lots and lots of books and inspiring authors I wanna share with you the next weeks. Today I would like to show you some impressions of the fair and its atmosphere, in case you are interested :):

I wish you a wonderful start into the new week – enjoy the sunny fall days and take some time reading good books!

With France as guest of honor at a book fair, there has to be an Asterix!

A wall of books!

The light-flooded French pavilion!

Cookbooks!

The creative business festival THE ARTS+ took also place on the book fair.

The inventive Hendricks gin booth (yeah, there was some booze offered at the fair ;)).

There was also an impressive antique book fair included.

The main stage in the French pavilion.

A view on Frankfurt and the fairground.

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Here are the last two books I would like to present you that I found on the Frankfurt book fair 2016:Die Männer meines Lebens (Dear Mr. You) by Mary-Louise Parker – something like a memoir in letters to all the men that had an impact on her – and Töchter einer neuen Zeit(Daughters of a New Age, only in German available) by Carmen Korn, a book about German History and the lives of four different women starting 1919 their midwive training in Hamburg (!).

I wish you a wonderful weekend! Have a comfy one :)!

Töchter einer neuen Zeit (Daughter of a New Age) by Carmen Korn: Four women start their midwife training in 1919 in Germany. A book about German history and the impact on four different lives.

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“Es mag heute mehr Veganer geben als in den 1990ern, aber die Tierrechtsszene ist heute nicht stärker als damals.”
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“There might be more people living vegan today than in the 1990s, but the community fighting for animal rights has not become more important since then.”
RICHARD DAVID PRECHT ON THE #FBM16.

Richard David Precht asks in his book about the relationship between us – the humans – and the animals: How should we treat animals? Are we acting ethical correct and consistent with our self-perception? What makes the humans different from other animals? The book stimulates new ways of thinking about animals and our behavior regarding them.

Carolin Emcke’s book is an essay about the big topics of our time: Racism, fanaticism and anti-democracy. She pleads for a plural society, for individual freedom and safety for those who are different. A strong topic analyzed by a strong woman for everyone who is willing to think about convincing arguments and thought-provoking impulses.

I wish you a wonderful weekend! Have an inspiring one :)!

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Let’s start with the books I found on the Frankfurt Book Fair this year! Like I let you know last week, I am now the proud owner of my own sewing machine. So it’s not very surprising that I looked out for some instruction books on sewing. Here are the best sewing books I found :).

This year’s guest at the book fair were the Netherlands and Flanders. Here they presented their literature and culture. All Pics by Franzi.

I am back from Frankfurt and this year’s book fair. It was a blast and my little note-book is full of inspirations and – of course – new book recommendations. Those will be following the next days :). Here are some impressions from my time on the book fair.

I wish you a wonderful start into the fresh week – have an inspiring one :)!

The presentation of the Netherlands and Flanders reminded on a beach with waves…

Here are three kids books I found on the Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 … adult books and cookbooks will follow the next weeks :). I love the colorful illustrated stories for kids. They stimulate the fantasy and create a world of its own kind.

…“If you’re spooky and you know it, clap you’re hands. If you’re spooky and you know it and you really want to show it, clap you’re hands…” I had this text in my mind (in a singy voice) the whole day long!

…The three little pigs have accidentally organized too many X-Mas trees and decide to donate them to someone who needs one. But this doesn’t seem to be an easy plan. A heart-warming X-Mas story! For small and big readers!

I know, I promised to present some new book ideas from last week’s Frankfurt Book Fair. Unfortunately, there was just not enough time during the past few days. So, next week :). But here’s a nice video that captured the atmosphere in Frankfurt very nice. Anyone who wants to join me next year?

I wish you a wonderful weekend. Enjoy your free time with a good book :)!

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I am just back from the Frankfurt Book Fair. This year’s guest country was Indonesia. It was wonderful to discover this foreign world via its literature, authors and food! Now I need to collect my thoughts and notes. Later this week I will present you the things I’ve learnt :).

Just a little side note for Frankfurt travellers: I ate at the restaurant Im Herzen Afrikas – it’s a strong recommendation!

I wish you a wonderful start into the fresh week – enjoy all the stories it offers you!

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